San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-02-19--RHP Ramon Ortiz signed a minor league contract with an invitation to big-league camp and will be given a chance to compete for a bullpen spot. Ortiz, 35, started for much of his nine seasons, most recently for the Rockies in 2007. He pitched in Japan in... moreSubmitted on 2009-02-19

San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-02-19On the eve of spring training, general manager Brian Sabean suggested Jonathan Sanchez has a better chance of being the No. 5 starter than Noah Lowry -- even though Sanchez could miss part of spring training to pitch for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball ... moreSubmitted on 2009-02-19

Lowry misses second straight mound sessionSan Francisco Giants left-hander Noah Lowry missed his second straight mound session of spring training Tuesday after developing tightness in his shoulder during pre-camp throwing sessions.Lowry, attempting to win a spot in the Giants rotation after missi... moreSubmitted on 2009-02-18

San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-02-17On the eve of spring training, general manager Brian Sabean suggested Jonathan Sanchez has a better chance of being the No. 5 starter than Noah Lowry -- even though Sanchez could miss part of spring training to pitch for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball ... moreSubmitted on 2009-02-17

San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17--RHP Ramon Ortiz signed a minor league contract with an invitation to big-league camp and will be given a chance to compete for a bullpen spot. Ortiz, 35, started for much of his nine seasons, most recently for the Rockies in 2007. He pitched in Japan in... moreSubmitted on 2009-02-17

San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-02-17The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r... moreSubmitted on 2009-02-17

San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2009-02-17On the eve of spring training, general manager Brian Sabean suggested Jonathan Sanchez has a better chance of being the No. 5 starter than Noah Lowry -- even though Sanchez could miss part of spring training to pitch for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball ... moreSubmitted on 2009-02-17

San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17--RHP Ramon Ortiz signed a minor league contract with an invitation to big-league camp and will be given a chance to compete for a bullpen spot. Ortiz, 35, started for much of his nine seasons, most recently for the Rockies in 2007. He pitched in Japan in... moreSubmitted on 2009-02-17

San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2009-02-17The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. GM Brian Sabean said early in the offseason he was keeping Matt Cain but was willing to move Jonathan Sanchez. So far, no deal. So the rotation r... moreSubmitted on 2009-02-17

Healthy Big Unit looks forward to 300th career winIn an on-field dustup 10 years ago, then-Arizona left-hander Randy Johnson accidentally put on a San Francisco cap after losing his in the scuffle. He noticed the error, and threw it off.This time the fit is so much better."I've kind of come full circle,"... moreSubmitted on 2009-02-16